UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME IN GEORGIA invites applications from qualified experts for the post of
Expert on Hydropower Energy.
Background information:
- Field: Energy
- Financing:
European Commission
- Duration of Services:
2005
- Project Objective:
Completion
of the Plant
The Hydropower Plant Edisi shall be constructed in
accordance of the available flows of Didi Liakhvi River. The objective of this
project is to revise the previous construction works and quality of the
equipment procured before previous stage, provide a design for completion of the
plant along with full cost estimation, prepare the necessary documentation for
tender bidding and provide supervision and monitoring services during the
implementation of the project.
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Project
Description:
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A.
Background
After the break up of the Soviet Union,
Georgia embarked on the road of
building a new democratic society. In comparison to other post-soviet countries,
for Georgia the transition from a
centrally planned to a market economy turned out to be more difficult. Like
other post-soviet countries, Georgia had experienced the collapse
of its national economy, the exacerbation of social problems and rising levels
of crime. However, in contrast to other countries, Georgia has also suffered from civil wars in
South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and tensions within
its society and plethora of other problems. Seventy years of Soviet rule have
left their mark on every sector of Georgia’s economy and social life, including
the sector of infrastructure with all its components: — water supply, energy,
roads and bridges, communication and etc. Almost immediately after the
dissolution of the former Soviet Union independent Georgia was
plunged into political turmoil and a civil war. The Government de facto of South Ossetia declared
sovereignty in August 1990 and this resulted in the first conflict in
Georgia.
The conflict resolution process continues through the
mechanism known as the Joint Control Commission (JCC) of which United Nations
Organization is presented by UNHCR (observer status) as member. The JCC is
sponsored by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The
JCC, being the non-political framework of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict
settlement mechanism, deals with military and security issues, economic
rehabilitation, refugees and IDPs.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe (OSCE) has been involved in South
Ossetia since 1992. In addition to their monitoring role in
peace-keeping and other fields of activities OSCE has contributed to the process
of reconciliation through economic rehabilitation. Namely, OSCE has assessed the
economic potential and possibilities of South
Ossetia and based on EU funding (2mln USD) UNDP launched its project
for infrastructure rehabilitation assistance in 1996.
B.
Technical Data:
Location:
The
Hydropower Plant Edisi-2 is located in 50km North from Tskhinvali town and 5km
from Trans-Caucasian mainline. The site is situated at 1565.5m above the sea
level.
Main
technical characteristics:
Type of
the station – derivative
Working
mode – over the water conductor
1. Water
flow:
Maximum
– 0.7m3/sec
Minimum
– 0.4m3/sec
Diameter
of pipes used for water supply:
D –
820mm
D –
630mm
2. Plant
output
Installed
capacity – 1500kWh
Available
power – 1000kWh
The
average yearly output – 6.1mil kWh
A
hydro-turbine with a generator should be installed in the power
plant.
Equipment
already procured:
1.
Horizontal
hydro-turbine – 1 unit
2.
Synchronous
horizontal hydro generator – 1 unit
3.
System
of automatic control
Work
executed previously:
The
construction of the underground part of the machine department is partly
completed. It represents a monolithic massive reinforced concrete plate, which
works at the same time as a supporting base for the over ground part. Water
receiving pipes, channels and a pipe for emergency water discharge are arranged
as well. Some metal constructions are assembled already on the ground and the
framework of channels and beams is mounted as well.
Expected
results after completion:
This
output can supply with electric power approximately 17 mountainous villages with
population of about 2000-2500 people residing in upper part of Didi Liakhvi River, and provide electricity to the
mineral water bottling plant “Bagiati” as well.
VACANCY
NOTICE
- Post
Title:
Expert on Hydropower Energy
- Duty
Station:
Tskhinvali and Tbilisi
- Bureau/Office:
UNDP Georgia
- Focal
Point:
Angel Dimitrov, Project Manager,angel.dimitrov@undp.org
- Application Deadline : 20 February
2005
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Background:
The
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Georgia is the
Implementing Agency for the Rehabilitation Project in the zone of the Georgian-
South Ossetian conflict. The Project is funded by EU in strong collaboration and
assistance of OCSE and UNHCR.
The
construction of HPP Edisi-2 is one of the main and complex activities and it
shall
be constructed in accordance of the available flows of Didi Liakhvi River. The objective of this project is to
revise: the previous construction works, quality of the equipment procured in
previous stage, and the design for completion the plant along with full cost
estimation; prepare the necessary documentation for tender bidding and provide
supervision and monitoring services during the implementation of the project.
Job
Summary:
Under
the overall supervision of the UNDP Georgia Deputy Resident Representative and
Programme Analyst and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and
as
a temporary member of the Project Implementation Unit
his/her daily work will be coordinated with the National Project Experts and
other members of the project team.
The Expert will prepare an Evaluation Report on the Hydropower Plant Edisi-2
that will comprise the following:
Detailed technical and financial expertise of the existing
documentation
Detailed appraisal of the previously implemented
construction works and materials (design, quality, expenditures)
Determine the additional works to be completed (design,
Bill of Quantity, budget, environmental impact, etc)
Depending on the needs, support further project preparation
and commissioning;
Provision of advice on the changes needed in the
institutional, legal and regulatory framework to support investments in hydro
power energy, by drawing from the experiences and lessons learned in other
countries;
Establishment of contacts between the local hydro power
developers and potential local and international investors and vendors
In result of the provided expertise
the Expert is to present his/her detailed report on completion of the Hydropower
Plant Edisi-2 based on the proposed design together with related time frame,
budget and implementation work plan.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- MSc in Hydropower Engineering or related subjects, with substantive
knowledge of energy and environment
- Good knowledge and experience in Hydro Energy sector projects financing in
Caucasus and in countries with economies in transition, involving
international investors and financing institutions;
- Full working knowledge of spoken and written Russian and English,
including the ability to draft and edit project documents, correspondence and
briefings.
- Good knowledge on energy technologies and experiences and lessons learned
in other countries in promoting Hydro Power Energy projects;
- High sense of responsibility, practicality and creativity and excellent
communication skills are important assets;
- Affinity with the mandate and role of the United Nations
- At least 10 years of experience in related area
Competencies:
- Strong networking skills and demonstrated ability to liaise and involve
partners including government officials, scientific institutions, NGOs and
private sector.
- Experience with international organizations/projects/programs.
- Effective communication with staff at all levels of the organization and
competence in handling external relations at all levels.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Capability and willingness to work in a harsh climate areas, under
deadline pressure and to take on a range of tasks.
- Self-motivation and ability to recommend options for resolutions of
issues.
Technical
Skills:
- Excellent computer skills, including full working knowledge of standard
word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software packages.
Remuneration and Special
Conditions:
A SSA contract for 45 days will be
issued and could be extended if there are delays to the process and with
agreement of parties.
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